Of Illusions and Delusions
Gen (r) Asad Durrani
The Last of the Mohicans
Khurram Khan Israel views the Iranian government as an existential threat given the avowed declaration of the latter to free Palestine and Al Quds from the occupation of an illegitimate state. This policy was reiterated by the current President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran when he was elected as President in 2024 stating, “The Islamic Republic has […]
SECURITY AT A GLANCE 1–15.6.25
Part 1 – Domestic AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR (AJK) BALOCHISTAN ISLAMABAD Arrest of the killer of young female social media influencer2. Police arrested a suspect, Umar Hayat, from Faisalabad, who allegedly shot dead a young TikToker, Sana Yousaf, at her home in G-13 sector of Islamabad (2–3.6.25).Comments & Analysis:Following the tragic murder of the 17-year-old […]
Artificial Intelligence & National Security
Muhammad Attaullah Khan Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest invention in the modern world. It is based upon Internet, Computing science, software development, APP designing, computer languages , Mathematics and Robotics. Its exponential use in all sectors of life including health, agriculture, finance, industry and national defence is bringing revolution in the modern scientific […]
Price of Peace
The author Gen. Asad Durrani is the former Director General of Inter Services Intelligence.
SECURITY AT A GLANCE
(16–31 May 2025) Part 1 DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENTS BALOCHISTAN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KP) PUNJAB SINDH Three people, including a police officer, were killed and several injured in various violent incidents across Karachi amid a surge in street crime (19.05.25). Part 2- Defence & Diplomacy DEFENCE AND SECURITY DIPLOMATIC DEVELOPMENTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AFGHANISTAN At the “Tehran Dialogue Forum,” […]
Diplomatic Battle Front
Khurram Khan The confrontation between India and Pakistan has shifted from the battleground (from skies) to the diplomatic front. Both the countries have sent their emissaries to foreign capitals to put forward their point of view and discount the narrative of the other side. The Indian delegations of parliamentarians from both the treasury and […]
STRATEGIC SHIFT IN SOUTH ASIA & CPEC
Muhammad Attaullah Khan The rapidly unfolding situation in South Asia, following the prompt and befitting response by Pakistan’s defence forces, has once again demonstrated their unwavering resolve. By delivering a powerful blow to Indian hegemonic designs, they have triggered a major strategic shift in the region and ushered in new geopolitical realities. India’s recent humiliation […]